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The Drowning Hug: A Look Back at the Tragic Walrus Selfie of 2016

In 2016, a businessman taking a selfie with a walrus at a Chinese zoo was tragically killed when the animal dragged him underwater. Mistaking the act for play, a zookeeper intervened to save him, only to be drowned by the 1.5-ton animal as well.

Animals in Culture Society & Social Issues History

18 Aug 2025 2 min read

Who Would Win? An Introduction to the Surprisingly Complex World of Battleboarding

Ever argued if Superman could beat Goku? You've touched on battleboarding, a hobby where fans use evidence from source material ('feats') and logical analysis to debate hypothetical fights between fictional characters. It's a surprisingly deep and structured form of online debate.

Entertainment & Media Society & Social Issues

18 Aug 2025 3 min read

More Than 'An Eye for an Eye': The 4,000-Year-Old Laws of Hammurabi

The Code of Hammurabi, a 4,000-year-old Babylonian legal text, famously prescribed 'an eye for an eye' justice. Inscribed on a stone stele and rediscovered in 1901, its 282 laws reveal a complex society where punishment was often tied to social class.

History Society & Social Issues

18 Aug 2025 2 min read

The Hollywood Predator Who Befriended a Serial Killer: The Disturbing Case of Brian Peck

Brian Peck, a Nickelodeon dialogue coach, was convicted of molesting Drake Bell. Decades later, it's been revealed he also corresponded with serial killer John Wayne Gacy, who painted a self-portrait for him, exposing a deeply disturbing history hidden in plain sight.

Entertainment & Media Society & Social Issues Biography & Personal Stories

18 Aug 2025 2 min read

Human Cargo, Calculated Murder: The Insurance Fraud That Exposed the Horors of the Slave Trade

In 1781, the crew of the British slave ship Zong murdered over 130 enslaved Africans by throwing them overboard, then attempted to claim insurance money for their 'lost cargo.' The resulting legal case exposed the horrific brutality and commercial nature of the transatlantic slave trade.

History Society & Social Issues Wars, Conflict & Heroes

18 Aug 2025 3 min read

The Chilling Tale of Frozen Charlotte: The Victorian Doll with a Morbid Secret

Discover the Frozen Charlotte, a Victorian china doll named after a folk ballad about a girl who froze to death. These single-piece figures were popular toys, sometimes hidden in Christmas puddings as a chilling surprise, serving as a dark cautionary tale for children.

History Art, Culture & Design Society & Social Issues

18 Aug 2025 2 min read

Hebron's Ancient Promise: The Centuries-Old Hospice That Feeds Everyone

Near the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, Al-Takiya Al-Ibrahimiya has served free meals since 1279 CE. This charitable hospice, rooted in the tradition of Abraham's hospitality, operates year-round on donations, ensuring Hebron lives up to its name as 'the city where no one sleeps hungry.'

History Geography & Places Society & Social Issues

18 Aug 2025 2 min read

From Lawsuits to Laugh Tracks: The Bizarre Feud and Unlikely Friendship of Jim Belushi and Catwoman Julie Newmar

TIL actor Jim Belushi and original Catwoman Julie Newmar were neighbors who engaged in a multi-million dollar legal battle over property disputes. The bizarre feud ended amicably when Belushi invited Newmar to satirize their conflict on his sitcom, "According to Jim."

Entertainment & Media Biography & Personal Stories Society & Social Issues

18 Aug 2025 2 min read

A Crown Prince, a Conspiracy, and a Father at 12: The Shocking Story of Tuoba Huang

In 5th-century China, Northern Wei's Crown Prince Tuoba Huang became a father at just 12 years old. This startling historical fact reveals the immense pressure on ancient royals to secure succession, a duty that thrust him into a world of political intrigue and a tragically short life.

History Biography & Personal Stories Society & Social Issues

18 Aug 2025 2 min read

Why Major US Airlines Lose Money on Flights But Still Make Billions

The four major US airlines actually lose money on their core business of flying passengers. Their immense profits come from a surprising source: selling frequent flyer miles to credit card companies, effectively turning them into high-margin financial loyalty businesses.

Business & Economics Technology & Innovation Society & Social Issues

18 Aug 2025 3 min read

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